The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 30,800
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
164.8 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft